Raita
A cooling condiment of whipped yogurt with cucumber, cumin, and fresh herbs, served alongside biryani and grilled meats.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- yogurt (Dairy)
- cucumber
- cumin
- coriander
- mint
- salt
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- yogurt as the entire base of the condiment
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionRaita is yogurt-based. It is 100% dairy.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKNo wheat in raita.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in standard raita.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in standard raita.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in raita.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in raita.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in raita.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in raita.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard raita.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian (contains dairy).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Raita is yogurt-based. It is 100% dairy. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | No wheat in raita. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in standard raita. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in standard raita. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in raita. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in raita. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in raita. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in raita. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard raita. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Fully vegetarian (contains dairy). |
Key risk: Raita is pure yogurt. It is served as the standard cooling accompaniment to biryani and spicy dishes. Anyone with dairy allergy who did not specifically ask about the condiment may unknowingly consume raita.
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